ONE is a registered charity.

Peer support, is part of a range of veteran support services available for all who served, at any level.

ONE recognises that in order to maintain and develop a world class Veteran Support Centres, we need to be proactive in empowering veterans.

Our services are challenging environments as we seek to achieve an inclusive approach working with veteran’s complex issues.

This role is completely client focused consistently seeking the best outcome for those we work for.

• To implement the case management system and engage in one to one work with a specific allocated case load, from referral stage to disengagement. This includes assessment, developing and implementing a comprehensive support plan, updating the ONE system, advocating on behalf of the veteran, arranging meeting, linking the veteran in to appropriate services, assisting each veteran in finding a long term home.
• To engage with and build professional trusting relationships with individual veterans and families, treating them with dignity and respect, and working within the values of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann
• To carry out all duties connected with the operation of a residential service, resolving conflict, responding to health issues, taking referrals, welcoming and engaging with residents
• To liaise with and advocate to a broad range of external service providers in addition to internal services

• To work effectively as part of a team and being open to reasonable requests from Chief Executive Officer, Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann in order to ensure effective working relationships and responses to residents
• To work within the policies of Óglaigh Náisiúnta na hÉireann and the standard operating procedures of the organisation

General

• To assist and contribute to the quality agenda in order to ensure that a consistent delivery of service and quality standards are adhered to in the organisation
• To perform all the administrative duties relating to the role in order to ensure that the project runs smoothly

·       To observe all Health and Safety policies of the organisation and to be involved in continual quality improvement.

·       To provide training in skills and theory appropriate to best practice as required.

·       Professional Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy of at least 3 years Diploma Standard recognised by a relevant professional body such as IACP .

OR

·       Professional Qualification in Counselling Psychology from Accredited Training School recognised by a relevant professional body within the Irish Council of Psychotherapy (ICP) or PSI.

Experience Required

·       A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of managing a case load under supervision.

• Work experience and employment in a military environment, homeless services, addiction services residential services, community and/or the youth work sector.

• Additional training in:

Mental Health

Suicide Studies

First Aid, CPR, AED

Case Management

STORM

CISM

Stress Management

Closing date for applications will be the 30^th November 2020 and interviews will be held (online) the week commencing 14^thDecember 2020.

ONE is an equal opportunities employer

Garda Vetting will apply to this role